So the SE Custom 24th Limited Ed. has an ebony fingerboard...

[IRG]

I did not realize that until last night. Seems like this special batch of 30th Edition SE models have some pretty nice specs overall. I'm reconsidering getting the S2 now. Wide thin neck. How close is it to the WIde fat on my Clint Lowery? I prefer this neck over the regular pattern of the S2 I've decided. But the ebony board on the SE is a nice feature for sure.

 

[garrettb]

The W/T has the same nut width as W/F, but it is considerably shallower in depth. About 0.84" on W/F and Regular, which I'd consider a conservative medium. W/F is about 0.78", which is very thin. A little bit shallower than a Gibson 60's profile.

W/F and Regular are the same depth, but the Regular nut width is 1/32" narrower, which is subtle, but it gives the neck a slightly smaller feel.

So in conclusion, the W/T is farther away from W/F than the Regular is.

 

[Duffy]

The W/T has the same nut width as W/F, but it is considerably shallower in depth. About 0.84" on W/F and Regular, which I'd consider a conservative medium. W/F is about 0.78", which is very thin. A little bit shallower than a Gibson 60's profile.

W/F and Regular are the same depth, but the Regular nut width is 1/32" narrower, which is subtle, but it gives the neck a slightly smaller feel.

So in conclusion, the W/T is farther away from W/F than the Regular is.

You must have accidentally entered and extra W/F where you meant to put a W/T, because there is not enough info given in your description to support your conclusion, as written. Probably a typographical error. Right?

 

[garrettb]

You're right! W/T is .78" at the nut. W/F and Regular are .84".

 

[Duffy]

You're right! W/T is .78" at the nut. W/F and Regular are .84".

Approximately 1/20th of an inch difference, which is close to 1/16th and could be noticeable especially when considering the girth of the cross section of the necks compared.

Note: It looks like you are right on the SE Cu24 30ths having an ebony board. They also have real nice binding on the neck and headstock too. I dig the cherry sunburst one for some reason.

 

[garrettb]

Approximately 1/20th of an inch difference, which is close to 1/16th and could be noticeable especially when considering the girth of the cross section of the necks compared.

Note: It looks like you are right on the SE Cu24 30ths having an ebony board. They also have real nice binding on the neck and headstock too. I dig the cherry sunburst one for some reason.

Very noticeable difference. A sixteenth of an inch in depth has a big impact on girth. It can be the difference maker in whether or not your hand is comfortable on the neck.

 

[Duffy]

Very noticeable difference. A sixteenth of an inch in depth has a big impact on girth. It can be the difference maker in whether or not your hand is comfortable on the neck.

I agree and depending on the neck carve, fat or thin, there is going to be considerable difference between the two. The cross sectional area is going to be different, and distributed differently in a different pattern. So there really is a lot to that 1/16th when you consider the implications.